A Wilson Family Tree

Notes for William I. Grove

The John Wilson Papers (BANC MSS C-B 420, The Bancroft Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA) include a letter from W. Grove to John Wilson. This is my transcription of it:

Guymas June 23rd 1860

Dr Uncle

We arrived here on the tenth of this month. and expect to leave on this afternoon. we have been detained in changing to [sic] Flag of the Vessel. also her name from "Pontiac" to that of "Alamos" Guymas is a very pleasant place. the thermometer stands at about 90° . the Country presents a very barren appearance-- at least so far as I have seen. altho I understand there is a large amount of fine Country interier [sic]-- they raise all kinds of tropical fruit in this state -- the mines are said to be Very Rich. all they want is American protection and enterprise to develop the Country. the Mexicans and Yaqui Indians are fighting all the time within a few miles of this place the Indians routing the Mexicans all the time. word come in town the morning that the Indians were coming in to take the City to day. which causes some little excitement among the Natives. however [?] I have no fear as the Am. Sloop of War "Lancaster" is lying here and will afford Succor if necessary -- the Indians say they intend to take the City before the Americans get it I have no news to write I am well give my love to Aunt Ann- Mary Eliza- and little "Kate" also all the family - when you write to me please direct to (Cau [?] of Dr W. I. Hill Alamos - State of Sonora)

Your Nephew
W. Grove

P S I am well I have gained fifteen pounds since I left home-- tell Kaj [? not sure what the word is, but maybe refers to Micajah?] I will write to him from the mine

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